US3716319A
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Apparatus for forming the crust of a pie
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-20
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1990-04-20
Abstract
Abstract A method for forming the crust of a pie, particularly a pizza pie, by rolling the crust to a predetermined thickness, placing the rolled crust over a pie pan, pressing the crust to the bottom of the pie pan by a disc-shaped platen, forming the sides of the pie by placing a contoured forming tool against the top of the disc-shaped platen and rolling the preformed roller around the edge of the pie forcing the edge of the pie against the side of the pie pan. The pie is trimmed by having a second roller which contains a circular or disc knife. Thus the axis of the disc knife is parallel to the bottom of the pie pan and spaced a predetermined distance above the disc-shaped platen. The disc cutter is placed against the top of the platen in the same manner as the knife forming roller and rotated around the edge of the pie pan in a manner to trim the excess dough from the pie. The cut is made slightly below the top surface of the pan.
Inventors
- 👤 H Norman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:22
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
An apparatus for forming a pizza pie crust comprising a pan having a bottom and side wall and an upper edge, a platen having a dimension slightly less than the inner dimension of said pan, said platen having a smooth upper surface, said platen further having vacuum relieving means, and means slidably engaging the smooth upper surface of said platen and engaging the side wall below the upper edge for trimming pie crust slightly below the upper edge of said pan.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
An apparatus for forming a pizza pie crust comprising a pan having a bottom and side wall and an upper edge, a platen having a dimension slightly less than the inner dimension of said pan, said platen having a smooth upper surface, said platen further having vacuum relieving means, and means slidably engaging the smooth upper surface of said platen and engaging the side wall below the upper edge for trimming pie crust slightly below the upper edge of said pan.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
81 words
An apparatus for forming a pizza pie crust comprising a pan having a bottom and side wall and an upper edge, a platen having a dimension slightly less than the inner dimension of said pan, said platen having a smooth upper surface, said platen further having vacuum relieving means, and means slidably engaging the smooth upper surface of said platen and engaging the side wall below the upper edge for trimming pie crust slightly below the upper edge of said pan.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
81 words
An apparatus for forming a pizza pie crust comprising a pan having a bottom and side wall and an upper edge, a platen having a dimension slightly less than the inner dimension of said pan, said platen having a smooth upper surface, said platen further having vacuum relieving means, and means slidably engaging the smooth upper surface of said platen and engaging the side wall below the upper edge for trimming pie crust slightly below the upper edge of said pan.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A device as described in claim 1 wherein said means for trimming the upper edge of pie crust slightly below the top edge of said pan comprises a disc slidably engaging the upper surface of said platen, a handle, a circular cutting tool axially attached between said handle and said disc.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for forming a crust in a pan for a pizza pie, said apparatus comprising in combination a pan having a side wall and a top edge, a platen having a dimension slightly less than the inner dimension of said pan, a handle attached to one side of said platen, and vacuum relieving means in said platen; and a cut-off means comprising a spacer fitting against the handle attaching side of said platen and slidably engaging said handle attaching side of said platen and a cut-off means spaced above said spacer, the thickness of said spacer placing said cut-off means slightly below the said top edge of said pan.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for forming a crust in a pan for a pizza pie, said apparatus comprising in combination a pan having a side wall and a top edge, a platen having a dimension slightly less than the inner dimension of said pan, a handle attached to one side of said platen, and vacuum relieving means in said platen; and a cut-off means comprising a spacer fitting against the handle attaching side of said platen and slidably engaging said handle attaching side of said platen and a cut-off means spaced above said spacer, the thickness of said spacer placing said cut-off means slightly below the said top edge of said pan.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |